Horton Elem

South Brown County
300 E 16th
Horton, KS 66439
226 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 4th
School Overview
Horton Elementary School, located at 300 E 16th Street in Horton, Kansas, serves as a primary educational pillar for the local community. As a public institution within the USD 430 school district, the school focuses on providing a foundational academic experience for students in the early years of their education. The campus is integrated into the small-town fabric of Horton, where it emphasizes a supportive learning environment designed to foster both intellectual development and social growth among its elementary-aged population.

The school is committed to meeting the diverse needs of its students through a structured curriculum that aligns with Kansas state educational standards. Beyond standard classroom instruction, Horton Elementary typically prioritizes community engagement, striving to maintain strong partnerships between educators, families, and the surrounding neighborhood. By focusing on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere, the school aims to prepare its students for their future transitions into middle and high school levels within the district.
226
Total Students
16.5
Full-Time Teachers
13.7
Student/Teacher Ratio
59.7%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    159 (70.4%)
  • American Indian
    33 (14.6%)
  • Hispanic
    25 (11.1%)
  • Two or More
    7 (3.1%)
  • Black
    1 (0.4%)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.4%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Elementary School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: No
District: South Brown County
Phone: (785)486-2616
Website: http://usd430.org
Grade Range: Pre-K - 4th
Total Students: 226
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 16.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 13.7
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 130
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 5

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten 44
Kindergarten 45
Grade 1 40
Grade 2 32
Grade 3 34
Grade 4 31
Gender Ratio